No, this is not a cooking show. Rather, Ross – who became widely known through his edgy performances on various celebrity roasts – hosts a comic insult competition that is airing on four consecutive nights. Judges include Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, Anthony Jeselnik and David Spade.

When: Thursday, July 28 to Sunday, July 31 on Comedy Network (Comedy Central in the U.S.)

LeBron James is one of the executive producers on this show, which returns with back-to-back episodes. The story follows Cam Calloway (Jessie T. Usher), a young basketball star who is thrust into the limelight after signing a huge contract. The new campaign begins with the aftermath of a family tragedy.

When: Sunday, July 24 on Super Channel (Starz in the U.S.)

3. Intervention Canada

Season-3 debut

This reality series about the ramifications of addiction has been on hiatus since 2012, but now it's returning on a different channel. The first episode focuses on a man named Ryan, who suffered horrific abuse as a youth. But now he's 36 and his drug issues are putting him at risk of losing his daughters.

As the Abbies overtake the town – and no, in this case when we refer to Abbies, we aren't merely talking about crazed Downton Abbey fans – Theo (Jason Patric) faces a decision that could seal the fate of humanity. The episode is titled “Bedtime Story,” but it sure doesn't sound like a happy one.

In the second episode of this series, duelling VPs Gamby (Danny McBride) and Russell (Walton Goggins) form an uneasy alliance to take down the new principal, Dr. Belinda Brown (Kimberly Herbert Gregory). But a visit to Dr. Brown's home escalates into something far more destructive than expected.

When: Sunday, July 24 on HBO

6. The $100,000 Pyramid

During the recent baseball all-star festivities, muscle-bound Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) ripped off his shirt and displayed his dancing pecs before striking out in humiliating fashion. Now Crews seeks game-show redemption, going up against Natasha Lyonne from Orange is the New Black.

Spencer (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) makes a play to poach a big client from his rival Andre (Andy Garcia). Is it Johnny Manziel? Tim Tebow? Hmmm, probably not. Meanwhile, Reggie (London Brown) fights for what he is owed, and Tracy (Arielle Kebbel) takes a stand against her boss.

I know from my years as a sportswriter that often the most stressed-out players before a game are the ones who are back in their hometowns and must arrange tickets and passes for family and friends. Same thing in music, and specifically on this show when the tour stops in the band's hometown, Denver.

Tensions run high as the Codys prepare for their big heist. You know what would cause way less tension? NOT planning a big heist. But I guess criminals never really think that way. Meanwhile, J (Finn Cole) faces pressure from police, and Catherine (Daniella Alonso) must decide what's best for her family.

Sitting Bull is accused of inciting a rebellion, Wyatt Earp turns his back on the law, and Jesse James is confronted by the Ford brothers. If you're familiar with Toronto politics, when I say the Ford brothers, I don't mean, well, you know. Could bring a whole new meaning to stopping the gravy train.